Summary
Etihad Airways is hiring a Hub Cargo Officer for its cargo warehouse operation in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees shift activities, cargo planning, inbound quality, connections, service-provider performance and compliance with safety, security and dangerous-goods requirements. It also supports operational targets and provides coaching to ground handling staff. Applicants must be UAE nationals, have at least 3 years of cargo operations experience, and hold the required cargo, dangerous-goods, live-animal and aircraft weight-and-balance training.
The posting
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Job Description
Synopsis:
On a shift basis, manage and complete tasks set within a defined timeframe within the Cargo warehouse operation i.e. planning and oversight on key activities, routes and products, with focus on defined performance requirements in relation to OTP, Cargo IQ, SLA’s and FAB, EASC’s FAP, etc.
Accountabilities:
Extend focus on inbound quality i.e. monitoring of physical built and validation of weight & volume to avoid stow loss, optimize onward connections and max. Revenue and/or messaging i.e. pre-alerts, contacts, FWB/FHL, SHCs, Cargo IQ.
Implement best practices, and get buy-in from the Service Providers, to reduce operational discrepancies and support improved capacity utilization
Monitoring of red routes, space optimization in line with Cargo Load planning using cargo spot – pre-carrying shipments, review of connections, potential no shows/misconnection and replacement /swap of loads
Monitor work progress and services and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including Health, Security and Safety e.g. ULD properly lashed and secured, wearing of PPE.
Establish and maintain close working relationships with the Service Providers for providing sufficient resources to achieve On-Time Departure Performance especially for freighter and RFS operation.
- Ensure compliance with all Etihad procedures and regulatory requirements in relation to safety, security and Dangerous Goods.
To support the Cargo Operations Center Duty Manager to deliver departmental and corporate targets and goals.
Support to establish best practices to enable revenue budget achievement and to support service delivery, cost savings and compliance to Safety & Security regulations.
Support implementation of measurement tools to gauge overall performance of flights and resources and implement KPI’s to highlight business needs and requirements.
Spot checks for HDU and TRU units from network - TRU/HDU are topped up to max space or coordination with origin for update of VOL in system if required for possible adjustment of freight charges
Provide on job training, coaching and advice to GHA staff to upgrade their skills, knowledge and confidence level.
Being flexible with operations shift requirement and able to work in all positions below the title position, which means cross skill functionality is a prerequisite with focus on continuous development of competency level.
Qualifications
Educated to at least high school level, with acquired specialization in cargo handling operations.
Successful completion of cargo and dangerous goods courses are required as well as courses in live animals, aircraft weight and balance and general cargo procedures.
At least 3 years of cargo operations experience.
Fully conversant with cargo handling processes, procedures and regulatory compliance expectations.
Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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